Hot Mulligan is an emo band from Michigan currently made up of Nathan “Tades” Sanville (lead vocalist), Chris Freeman (rhythm guitar, vocalist), Ryan Malicsi (lead guitar), Jonah Kramer (bassist), and Brandon Blakeley (drums). Since 2014 they have releasing absolutely gut wrenching, passionate songs with very unserious titles. Example, “Monica Lewinskibidi” about missing your grandmother who has passed away.
February 19th Hot Mulligan released a new single “I Don’t Think It’s the Right Time for Emojis”. On first listen, my jaw was on the ground. There is no mistaking or misinterpreting the intention behind this song. It so accurately and decisively calls out the current political climate of the United States.
Claim it’s love while they vomit out hate
Hot Mulligan has never shyed away from sharing their political views. The last show I attended of theirs Tades exclaimed – “If you have differing opinions come talk to me so I can spit on you”.
Music is political, it is a way to express your ideas and share viewpoints to the masses. In “I Don’t Think It’s the Right Time for Emojis” Hot Mulligan explore the hypocrisy of the church and politicians. The song is a direct call out to those that preach to love thy neighbor and then vote for and support politicians who don’t stand for those same ideals and in fact actively work against them.
Pastor makes sure all the doors will stay locked when it starts to get cold
Hot Mulligan stands up for what they believe in and call out leaders for taking advantage of those that support them and those that they have power over. Tades told Kerrang “Joel Osteen locked people outside during Hurricane Harvey. Kenneth Copeland uses his church to buy planes, fancy cars and houses. The camel can apparently very easily fit through the eye of the needle. David Easterwood is a pastor who runs an ICE field office on the side. Half of the archdiocese’s job is to cover for pedophiles.”
Back the wrong horse and next you’ll see / You’re forced in the water you refused to drink
This release comes just ahead of the European leg of their tour this year (dates below) with US dates to follow with support from Joyce Manor, Saturdays at Your Place, and Koyo. Moral of this article – support live music, support your neighbor, and screw those who don’t practice what they preach.
02/20 Brussels, BE @ Botanique Orangerie
02/21 Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
02/22 Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie
02/24 Munich, DE @ Backstage Werk
02/27 Prague, CZ @ Futurum Music Bar
02/28 Berlin, DE @ Columbia Theater
03/01 Copenhagen, DK @ Pumpehuset
03/03 Hamburg, DE @ Fabrik
03/04 Cologne, DE @ Kantine
03/06 Leeds, UK @ Project House
03/07 Manchester, UK @ Academy
03/08 Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom
03/10 Bristol, UK @ The Prospect Building
03/11 Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute
03/12 London, UK @ Roundhouse
03/15 Dublin, IE @ The Academy
06/04 Cleveland, OH @ Jacob’s Pavilion
06/05 Lafayette, NY @ Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
06/07 Queens, NY @ Gov Ball
06/09 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
06/10 Richmond, VA @ Kanawha Plaza
06/12 Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo
06/13 Asheville, NC @ Asheville Yards
06/14 Washington, DC @ Warped Tour
06/16 Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage
06/17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
06/20 Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
06/21 Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
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